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Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1887-04-30

SAN Francisco, April 2.-The question
of the L. S. Governments subsidy to Aus
tralian mail service is again attracting at
tenton here. When the present contract
expires a strong effort will be made to
have the mails carried over the Canadian
roads. The Australian trade is now slO-
100000 annually in favor Of this country
and merchants of San Francisco view with
alarm the possibility of losing this trade
They trust that some action will be taken
by the United States to increase the sub
aidu
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1887-04-30
Trying the New Treatment.

LOUISVILLE, KY, April 25.-There are
now six consumptivc patients in the city
hospital, who are being experimental
upon for the disease by the new process Of
injecting hydrogen sulphide in small guam
titles, propelled by currents Of carbon
droxidc. The physicians here claim that
the patients under treatment have shown
marked improvement, but say that this is
too early yet to determine whether the
good results will be permanent or not.
This new treatment for consumption is
attracting the attention of the entire
world
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1887-04-30
PERSONAL AND lMPERSONAL.
Twenty millionaires reside in Pas
adena, Cal.

Twenty millionaires reside in Pas
adena, Cal.
Ex-senator Wallace. of Pennsyl-
vania, has made one million five hun.
dred thousand dollars since he left the
Senate.
Roscoe Conkling has passion for
costly colored handkerchiefs. He
likes the brightest colors. - Cteretand
Leader.
w. L. Greeley, a granddaughter OF
the great Horace, is the proprietor OF
barber shop and a fiddle at Spring
Creek Station, Pa.
Olive Logan, who has been trying
to make her home in Washington, has
concluded to return to London and
Paris. She has lived SO long abroad
that she finds the fairest cities OF the
Republic dull. uncongenial, and un@s-
thetic
-Thorndike Rice has bought the
suit of clothes which Washington wore
at his first Inauguration. 1t is made OF
glossy silk fabric, woven in France
expressly for the first President. There
| are coat, waistcoat, knee trousers and
| gold knee and shoe buckles.
| Count Robilant, the Italian states
man, spent over twenty years OF his
life at Vienna as Ambassador. He lost
his left arm in battle. He is the natu-
raj son of King Charles Albert, OF Sar-
dinia. and, therefore, a kind of uncle
to King Humbert. Chicago Herald
The death rate of England is de-
creasing, and $50 people are added
yearly to each 10000. At the present
rate Of increase, according to Dr. M.
Tidy, the country's population twenty
generations hence will be 27,2OO, ,OOO,-
900, or enough to fill twenty earths
with the present density of population.
-Bro0klyn Eagle.
-Willard's remarkable picture OF
"Jim Bludsoe, " that was once exhibited
in the Academy of Design, is now
among the art treasures Of Colonel
John Hay, who wrote the poem and in
spired the artist Colonel Hay has
, given Mr. Willard permission to dupll-
, cate the picture for Mr. William Walter
, Phelps.-N y Sun.
, The list of members of the Fiftleth
. Congress present number of Presi-
dental names. There is Washing
ton, an Adams, Taylor and a Hayes,
Washington, who is from Tennessee
9 will be the first of the name ito sit in
Congress. For many years the lettel
y Y has been represented in Congress
5 but now it can boast the' two names
Yoder and Yost.-C Chicago Times.
An Indian child born recently IL
> Big Valley, Shasta County, Cal, pos
;, sessed of six well formed toes on eacl
y, foot and the same number of fingers OF
each hand, besides having both sides o
% its face covered with hair. The mothe
gave birth to child about a year ag
1t marked in similar manner, but
!, sickened and died, and this last is in
1t fair way for taking the same road
Cbicd1o Tribune.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1887-04-30
No Second Term Wanted,

ST LOUIS, April PA special from
Washington to the Republican says that
President Cleveland neither wishes nor
will accept denomination. 1t comes from
the President himself, who made the dec
laration to this effect on Wednesday to
the Western States, who is on terms of
especial intimacy atthe White House. The
President said: Every thing do, every
appointment make, they think it is to
secure reelection. On the contrary, | am
counting the days that remain until my re-
lease from Office, just as if l were pris-
Oner in confinement
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1887-04-30
A LENIENT VERDICT.
An Assertion That the Jury in the Watt
Schwartz Case Erred, II at All, on the
Side of Mercy to the Culprits.

Side OF To tho th'p''''
Commenting on the verdict OF lm-
prisonment for life pronounced by the
jury against the prisoners on trial Tor
the murder of Express Messenger
Nichols, the Chicago Herald says:
1t was the instant and unanimous
verdict of the jury that tried Watt and
Schwartz that both were guilty of the
atrocious murder of Kellogg Nichols.
Such conviction was forced, prob
ably, upon the minds of most persons
who followed the trial as reported IN
the newspapers. The verdict was I'M
prisonment for life. If these men were
guilty the death penalty might more
properly have been pronounced upon
them, for the killing Of a brave man en-
gagged in the faithful performance OF a
duty, defending his trust fearlessly and
aggressiycly until stricken down by
Vulgar robbers who, for protection,
probably, from the consequences OF
their crime, became assassins, was not
only an actrocious, it was also despl-
cable crime. The mere robbery would
have justified the imposition OF long
term of Imprisonment upon the Offend
ers. The crime dcepened into murder,
is not sufficiently condemned, the
assassins are not adequately punished,
short of the gibbet. 1t is odd, then,
that where there was such unanlmlty
of conclusion as to the guilt Of the
accused and sentence which
might be regarded as mercifuI
under the circumstances, any sug'
gestion should be offered that the
punishment named by the jury is ex'
treme. The prisoners are entitled tt
the usual review, but upon the finding
Of their guilt, finding generally con
ceded to accord with the fact, they arr
entitled to no consideration whatever
If guilty, they may thank their star
that the jury has been so lenient as tC
give them life sentence.
The case seems to have been falrl,
tried. The State was Jealous and indie
fatigable. The defense was the strong
est that could be made. 1t is highl
improbable that the jury has erred /
seek sympathy for the prisoners Will
admitting their guilt is ridiculous, /
the horrible crime there WASH t a singl
mitiratinp circumstance.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1887-04-30
Dodpjnprhe Nihilists,

ST. PETERsBuRG, April 22-The Car has
abandoned his intention of staying several
weeks at st. Petersburg, and has returned
to Gatchina. This alteration of the Cars
plans is said to have been made in conse-
quence of additional arrests been made on
Easter Sunday on the Newsky Prospect of
several persons in addition TO those before
reported arrested, all of whom it was
ascertained had taken positions along that
thoroughfare for the purpose of making q
fresh attempt on the Cars life.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1887-04-30
Calboun's Monument Dedicated.

CHARLESTON, S. C., April 2j,-The Cal
houn monument was dedicated this after
noon with appropriate ceremonies, in the
presence Of a vast throng of spectators,
representing all sections of the State. The
exercises were under the auspices Of the
Ladies Calhoun Monument Association.
Secretary Lamar delivered an elaborate
and eloquent pancgyric, winch was a
comprehensive analysis of the character
OF Mr.. Calhoun, and brilliant portrayal
of his career as a statesman.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1887-04-30
Cnunterreiters CAPTURED.

KANSAS Cry, No, April A,-Jas. AIS
bury and Wm. Yates, counterfeiters, were
brought to this city yesterday, having
been arrested at Missouri City, twenty
miles from here Counterfeit coin has
been manufactured extensively there and
disposed of in this and other cities and
towns in Western Missouri. Five of the
gang were captured after sharp fight,
but the leader and two others escaped.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1887-04-30

LOUISVILLE, KY, April 25.-Robert Sted-
ien was robbed some time this morning
or last night in a peculiar manner. The
thief placed ladder on the outside of the
house which reached to the window of Mr..
Steddcn's bedroom. He then cut slat
in the window blinds, opened the window,
and with a fishing pole, with line and hook,
tished Mr.. Stedden's vest from underneath
a pillow, and made off with the swag.
Mr.. Stedden lost gold watch and $50 in
money The robber left the ladder in its
place and the tishing-rod in the room of
his victim
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1887-04-30
Suit Under the Interstate Law.

DuBUQuE, IA, April 22.-Suit was begun
to-day in the Federal Court against the
Chicago, Milwaukee and st. Paul railroad,
by the Dubuque Jobbers' and Manufacture
ers' Association, under the long and short
haul clause of the Interstate law. The
allegation is that the railroad charged a
thirty-three cent rate on certain commodi-
ties in hardware from Chicago to Adams,
Minnesota, distance of 334 miles, and a
thirty-fivc cent rate from Dubuque to Ad-
ANS "A distance of 10 miles
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1887-04-30

OwESsBoRo, KY, April 25,-Last Thurs
day Hamdcn Fuqua, son of Mr.. j, A, Fu-
qua. swallowed tin bird-call, which
passed through his wind-pipe and lodged
in the upper portion of his lungs. The
local physicians exhausted their skill in
their attempts to dislodge the whistle, but
every thing short of an operation failed.
A Louisville surgeon was telegraphed for,
and the operation was performed this
afternoon. The boys chest was opened
and the whistle located, but all efforts to
remove it were futile. The boy will die.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1887-04-30

PIrrsnrnGU, Pa, April ct. j. Scan
ian, freight brakeman on the Fort
Wayne railroad, was arrested to-day on a
charge Of robbiug freight trains. This is
the first arrest made outside Of the whole
safe arrests on the Panhandle Dthors
will follow, however, as it is stated that
the Pennsylvania Company has evidence
duplicating number of employees on their
various lines. The Panhandle cases will
be given to the grand jury this week
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1887-04-30
Removing Indian Prisoners.

WASHINGTON, April 22-The Apache In
dians who were removed from Arizona to
Fort Marion, Fla, last fall, are to be re-
moved by direction of the Secretary of
War; to Mount Vernon Barracks, Ala.
They number about 450, in addition 10
Geronimo and the seventeen bucks who
are confined at Fort Pickens.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1887-04-30
BOmb.ThrOWing.

MILWAUKEE, WIS, April @.-A sensa-
ton was caused on Wisconsin street, near
the bridge, this afternoon, by the violent
explosion of bomb, which is supposed to
have been thrown from a street-car.
Fragments of the bomb, which was cased
with copper, were blown in all directions.
The police have secured some of the pieces
of the missile, and are now working up
the case
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1887-04-30

TrRRE HAurE, IND, April25. 25.-Mrs. Chris
tina Openhoff visited Mrs linen, neigh
Dor at Fontanet, nine miles east Of this
CITY, and while there fooled with revol-
yer. The weapon went off, striking Mrs
linen in the abdomen. She would have
become mother in few days, The.child
was born dead, with a bullet-hole through
its head. The mother is dying.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1887-04-30
Prohibition Elections.

HARRrsoxpuRG, VA, April 25,-A local
,ption election was held to-day in four of
the five districts in this county. The Har-
risonburg district gave PA Prohibition ma
jority, the Ashby district about 500, and
the other two districts are claimed by the
Prohibiti6nists by small majorities. Every
thing passed off quietly.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1887-04-30
Remarkable Request of a Thief

kansas CITY, Mo, April %.-Samuel
Ellington, convicted of robbing the mails,
when asked by the judge this morning
what he had to say before sentence was
pronounced, replied that he wanted long
term. as he was dangerous man, and il
he got out soon, would kill all the wit
nesses. The Judge sentenced him to
twnlrn vnnrs in the ncnitentiarY.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1887-04-30
"a LITTLE NONSENSE"

Young Lady (reading card just
brought in)-"Frank S. S. Smith"
Young Man (who dislikes the inter-
ruption) dear me, his mother must
have suffered when he was christ
ened."
Now that we have had marriages
by telegraph, by telephone and by
proxy, the next innovation upon the
sacred ceremony to be expected is mar
riage on the installment plan.-LoweH
citizen.
Mrs. Fangle is homeopathic,
isn't she?" remarked Mrs. McSwilli-
gen during Il call on Mrs. Snaggs.
'No, don't think she is, was the re-
ply. "She's very seldom at home
when call. Pittsburgh Chronicle.
THAT couple who has just passed
lis remind me of Il sort of fruit which is
neither palatable or desirable" said u
gentleman to friend. What makes
them so objectionable asked his
friend They are a prickly pair.
n. T. Ledger.
Western Society Phrases. Boston
Mother-"Oh, yes, all my daughters
are in society now, My youngest came
out last week" Chicago Woman
"We say made her debut out West.
Oh, by the way, has she made mash
yet?"-T Tud-BtS,
A wealthy lady who has several
unmarried daughters was asked why
she did not marry them off She an
swered: II have talked to the girls on
the subject, and they think as | do
that it would be cheaper to hire a night
watchman."
/ -"Lighthead," exclaimed his excel
lent wife, testify, "you are bigger
fool than | took You to be-" Thanks"
he said gratefully. but meekly, THAT
is to say, | grow on you with longer ac-
quaintance. All, my ownest own, you
haven't found me out yet."-Burdette.
| She Was Crusher.-
They quarreed. as lovers sometimes will:
Vowed they'd be strangers evermore,
| And never sigh 1T might have BEEN
| He called one day; she met him at the door,
| He said, as he touched his derby brim,
| Miss Brown, is II not: Is your father ins'
She eyed him with crushing grim
| And said, in tone his soul appalled,:
| HE is not; who shall tell him called?
-Harper'S Bazar.
An Irishman, in his first attempt
| to ride horse, thought it best to take Il
Young one that never had been ridden.
and so had learned no tricks. But no
sooner had he vaulted upon the colts
back. than it plunged forward at fear
full rate, and Pat could only throw him
self forward and clasp his arms around
the animals neck to hold on. His
friend, seeing the danger, shouted:
"Sure, Pat, and why don't you get of
of the baste?' And Pat answered.:
Faith, how can a man get off when he
can't stay on?'-Erchomge.
Direct from Cashmere. Custom
er-'How much did you say for these
pantsp" Moses Rubenstein-"Two dol
lars and halluf Dake dem now and
makes it two and kavorter. Dey is
de finest cashmere, mine frendt." Gus
toner (doubtfully)-"They are. are
they? Well, dunno-they don't look
like it" Rubenstein--"Don't look
like. See here, my frendt. we
know desc pants is de genevine arliclc.
because we import dem direct frm
Cashmere. Dake dem now an I'll
make It two dollars. "---PAiindsiphia
Gall
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1887-04-30

VIENNA, April ga storm, yesterday,
Jf exceptional violence occurred in Mo
voyia aud Galacia. Twenty railway work
wcn sought shelter in building which
was struck by lightning Two were killed
and the others rendered deaf. Twenty
three peasants were crossing the river
Saan during the storm, when their boat
upset and the greater number were
drowned
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1887-04-30
paor cuDpIantjnn Whisky.

WASHINGTON, April 25,-Statistics from
the Revenue Office show that in nine
months of the present fiscal year there
has been decrease under nine months of
last wear of S3.927, 1& in the collections Of
taxes on all classes of spirits, while there
has been an increase of collections on beer
of sl,5oO, ,5O2. This indicates that the brew
cries are ''getting away with the distil-
leries.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1887-04-30
President DiaZ Happy.

CITY OF MEXIco, April 22.-The Lower
House of the Mexican Congress has passed
President two terms 1t is thought GER
tain that the Senate and the State Legis.
laturcs will ratify the action, and that
Diaz will be reelected.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1887-04-30
Silver Discovered In Texas.

SAN ANTONIO, Ten, April 2a.-Colonel
N. o. Green, prominent lawyer Of this
city, who has just returned from Bandera,
the county-seat Of Bandera County, re-
ports the discovery of vein of silver ore
near that place which is two feet wide
and grows wider as it goes down. The
discovery has produced considerable ex.
element.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1887-04-30
Cincinnati Hunting for Gas.

CINc1NNATI, April 2L-A company has
been organized in this city ami dewicks
were erected on the C. H. and d. railrald
property, between the round-house and
car-shops, today, to drill for natural gas
The determination is to 90 one thousand
feet, or five thousand, if necessary.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1887-04-30
AReduction in Nail Rates.

PrrTsBuRGH Pa, April 24.-The reduc-
tion of the card rate of nails is occasion
ing comment in the city. The rate has
been reduced from s27O to s2.25. This vir-
tually puts the selling price at s.. Is in car
lots, and an additional 2 per cent. off for
cash. BY this change in the card rate the
wages of the nailers will be reduced about
4 per cent.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1887-04-30
N;,,;on,irc's Mind Missing

BALTIMORE, April "a jury was sum
noncd today by the sheriff to determine
the mental condition of Lambert Cuttings,
one of the wcalthiest men in the city, His
propertv is estimated at >2,0O,OO0.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1887-04-30

MADISON, lNp., April 26-EXS Sheriff
lsnac Wagner, an old and well-lmown cit
iaen, while acting as marshal in the Odd
Fellows procession today, was thrown
from his horse and fatally injured.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1887-04-30
An Insane Mans Deed.

CINclNNATI, April g6.-Hcnry hcllc, OF
this city, in fit of il sanity, attempted to
murder his wife and two children, and
falling, cut his throat, and died almost IN
gtuntlN
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1887-04-30
A Fatal Fire.

P,rrssrRGn April gd.-Willis Bros gro
Gerry. in Allegheny CITY, Pa was burned, ~
nni Sophia Bolcs and Fred Schultz were
snffocutcd. Several persons were injured
~, ;p,uninr from the windows.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1887-04-30

CLEVELAND, o., April 96.-Mrs. jennie
)ocile, Carrie Smith, daughter by for-
mer husband, Hattie Jewell and Llzzic
pocile, all colorcd' are under arrest @ nere
charged with causing the death oil a two
yenreold child by cruelty. They whipped
if with cat-o'.nine-tails,
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1887-04-30
Rurned Her Baby.

CINCINNATI, April 25.-Annie Saulmeir,
a young widow, whose home is on East
Mulberry street, is under arrest charged
with the murder of her illegitimate Off
spring, whose dead body she attempted to
burn in the stove.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1887-04-30
MIRACULOUS AND TRAGlCAl.


Imprisoned for Life, Proves to be limo
cent.
LONDON, April pa murder which at
tracted widespread interest two years ago
has just had a strange denouement. At
the time mentioned lady at Babbicombe
was murdered and robbed, and her SER
want, a man named Lee, was arrested for
the crime. He was found guilty and SEN
fenced to be hanged. He was three times
subjected to the ordeal Of hanging
and three times the rope broke, de-
featng the efforts of the hangman to exc
cute the sentence. The officials, Mortified
and superstitious, abandoned the attempt
and reported the facts to the home officer.
Lees sentence was quietly commuted to
penal servitude for life. A short time ago
a fellow-serv of Lee confessed on her
death-bed that she was the guilty party,
and that Lee was innocent of any connec-
ton with the tragedy. The Govern
ment has now ordered Lees release and
will compensate him for the injustice done
him
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1887-04-30
Ap,;.Coerciou Meeting.

CINCINNATI, April 25.-An enthusiastic
anti-coercon meeting was held in Melo-
deon Hall tonight. Governor Foraker and
Governor Gray, of Indiana, were among
the speakers. Resolutions in sympathy
with the Irish people were passed.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1887-04-30
YANKEE FISHING VESSEL
Fired at by Cana dian Cruiser-The Yam
kee Got Away.

OTTAWA Ont, April 24.-The Depart
ment OF Fisheries have today received in
formation from st. John, n. b., from the
commander of the Canadian cruiser Nigi-
liant, In which he gives his particulars OF
an attempt which he made on the 10Th to
seize the American fishing schooner Hat
tie Maud, of Grand Manan. 1t seems that
the Vigilant was cruising in shore when
information was received that fleet
Of fishing vessels from Gloucester
were preparing to fish within the three
mile limit, few miles down. Sail was
hastily made, and when after making
about six miles the American vessels
were seen, The Vigiant tackled and ran
out to sea so as to come in on the outside
of the trespassing fishermen. The Vigi-
liant must have been seen as soon as
she had herself sighted the offenders,
for the fishermen at once put up sail and
left, the Hattie Maud being the last to
start, and evidently waiting for the crui-
ser, which ran up within fifty yards of
the Massachusetts boat before she hoisted
sail and prepared to leave. The Vigilant
Hfeu Dldnk SnOt Wnlcn haQ no erect
As the Yankee vessel was gaining ground,
solid shot was fired over her, striking
some fifteen yards beyond. This in its
turn was paid no attention to, and the com
mander of the Vigilant then trained his
guns upon the flying schooner which was
| nearly half mile to the front scudding
| along before strong breeze. Several shots
We're fired, but without effect, and the
| commander of the Vigilant, seeing his prey
getting away from him, ordered sail up
| and prepared to run the daring fisherman
| down. Just about this time the foretop-
mast Of the Vigilant was carried away, and
the chase had to be abandoned. The Hat
tic Maud continued its way toward East.
port, 1t is reported that a great many
fishing vessels are about the Bay of Fun
day looking for bait, and in many in
stances buying it. Another cruiser will
be dispatched at an early day to aid the
| Nigiant in watching them.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1887-04-30

CHARLOTTE, n. c., April H.-Lady Ay-
NOR, daughter of an English Earl, who
came to this country recently, eloped with
Henry Bell, day laborer at the Russell
gold mine, where she had been visiting
her uncle, wealthy Englishman, who
owns the mine.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1887-04-30
A NIcxican Duel.

CRY OF MEXICO, April 24.-Colonel Lunoz
and NJ. NJ. Zaralla, of the Mexican army,
fought duel at San Louis Potosi. They
fired simultaneously and both were killed.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1887-04-30
,.tfi
M al In RuIlnlo of n faltn1ul

They tell in Buffalo OF a fa''hiul
workman engaged in extra dangerous
work, who injured his hand very Sc
ycrely. As the surgeon was attending
TO him the foreman hurried j" ,''
said: ..sam, what time was it wheh
YOU got hurtg' "Aboni four o rlooN. %
Wbv do Won askp" 80 | may Know
when to dock you.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1887-04-30
O'Bricu viii Visit Canada.

MONTREAL, April 24.-At meeting of the
Montreal branch of the Irish National
League, this afternoon, the president read
a cablegram stating that William o 'Brien,
editor of United ireland, would witt Canada,
and a committee was appointed to make
arrangements for his reception.